Description
Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is a delightful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, creamy mozzarella cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta in a rich tomato sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. With the ability to customize the ingredients by adding your favorite vegetables or spices, this versatile meal will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: chop garlic and basil and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, saut? chicken in olive oil over medium heat until browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; saut? until fragrant, then stir in diced tomatoes and simmer for about five minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta, fresh basil, and half of the mozzarella in the skillet; toss to mix.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with remaining mozzarella, and broil until bubbly (about five minutes).
Notes
Ensure even cooking by cutting chicken pieces uniformly. Adjust spices according to your taste preferences and consider adding saut?ed vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (320g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg